St Andrew's-sewanee School

290 Quintard Rd, Sewanee, TN, 37375-0373
Tel: (931)598-5651
Grades: 6 - 12 | 255 students
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Knowledge doesn't sit still. Why should students? At St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, learning is about the challenge not the test. It's about discovering the right questions, not just finding the right answers. At St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, learning is about bringing curiosity to life.

School Overview:
St Andrew's-sewanee School
School Membership(s) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1868
Student Body
Total Students 255 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (TN School Avg.: 14%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 72%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 99 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Qualified students take courses for credit at the University of the South
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $17,000
Tuition Notes Please contact us for Middle School and Upper School boarding tuition and for information about financial aid and merit scholarships.
% on Financial Aid 51%
Average Financial Aid Grant $13,194
Acceptance Rate 83%
Admissions Director Anne Chenoweth
Admissions Associate Linda Ashby@sasweb.org
Sports
Total Sports Offered 18 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Climbing Cross Country
Dance Equestrian
Football Golf
Mountain Biking Mountaineering
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Weightlifting Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 26 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Aerobics Art Co-op
Athletic Training Belly Dancing Club
Caving Dance
ECO SAS Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Global Outreach International Club
Kayaking Math Club
Mountain Biking Mountain Lion Club
Music Outing
Pep Club Proctors
Recycle Club SAS Ambassadors
Strength & Conditioning Theatre
Ultimate Frisbee Videography
Write Club Yearbook

School Notes:

    • Explore a beautifully wooded and historic 550-acre campus high atop the Cumberland Plateau.
    • Cultivate all your interests with opportunities for active participation in sports, music, literature, science, worship, and an award-winning arts program.
    • Participate in LEADS (Leadership, Environment, Adventure, Discovery & Service) to take full advantage of the outdoor recreation opportunities in the region.
    • Nurture your competitive spirit through friendly "house cup" competitions.
    • Explore non-curricular interests through afternoon programs, clubs, and Winterim.
    • Capitalize on access to the facilities of the nearby University of the South, including the option to take college courses for free and for credit.
    • Enjoy a close-knit, caring and accepting community.
    • Get to know classmates from 15 states and 14 countries.

    Profile last updated: 02/15/2013

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Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-9 | 11.5 mi. away
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Gr. K-8 | 16.4 mi. away
Cumberland Heights Sda School
Gr. 5-8 | 17.2 mi. away
Faith Missionary Academy
Gr. K-12 | 19 mi. away
Highland Rim Christian Academy
Gr. 7-12 | 19.6 mi. away

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